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A4 VAB

2005 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,764 mi
Last recorded55,764 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Yaris58,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VAB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 55,764 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,793 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 44,903 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 44,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 42,056 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 41,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 41,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 40,917 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 40,917 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 40,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 40,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,926 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,937 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,293 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 22,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,395 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 12,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 12,952 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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A4 VAB is a 2005 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 VAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Yaris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 VAB registered?

A4 VAB is a 2005 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is A4 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VAB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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